The 2026 Ohio State Fair concluded Sunday with the Sale of Champions, generating $396,500 in total sales to recognize Ohio’s top junior livestock exhibitors and support youth programs across the state.
Of that total, $270,500 was raised for the Virgil L. Strickler Youth Reserve Program, which has awarded $5,247,150 to more than 46,473 youth since its inception in 1995.
There were a few new buyers this year, including G & J Pepsi, Linde’s Livestock Photos, Joe Dirt Co., Rebco Electric, and Braman Technologies…